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Man indicted for alleged robbery of Rockford post office

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 12, 2025

A Rockford man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly robbing a post office in Rockford, Illinois, this past May.

Illinois ranks 17th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Illinois ranked 17th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 3,167 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois GOP promotes Elik bill aimed at protecting students from educator misconduct

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

The Illinois GOP announced on X that state Representative Amy Elik introduced a bill intended to protect students of all ages from sexual misconduct by educators in Illinois schools.

Founder of Breakthrough Ideas: 'Democrats could prioritize care for elderly' in their budget, 'but they don't'

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Jeanne Ives, Founder of Breakthrough Ideas, said that Illinois' poor nursing home ranking reflects a lack of budgetary priority for elderly and disabled care by state leaders.

Fmr. Police Chief Weitzel: 'I consider Illinois to be one of the most anti-police legislative states in America'

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Thomas Weitzel, former Police Chief, said that the shift from defunding police to passing restrictive laws has weakened law enforcement authority.

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met July 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 11, 2025

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10

Enedelia Marinez Silva, Remembered for her Love and Dedication to Family

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 11, 2025

Enedelia Marinez Silva passed away on July 9. Below is the obituary.

Mark Crosby, Devoted Father and Football Enthusiast, Remembered Fondly

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 11, 2025

Mark Crosby passed away on July 9. Below is the obituary.

Patricia H. Cherry Remembered for Her Love of Family and Adventure

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 11, 2025

Patricia H. Cherry passed away on July 9. Below is the obituary.

Ricky Lee Downey (1961-2025): An Active Life Remembered

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 11, 2025

Ricky Lee Downey passed away on July 9. Below is the obituary.

Theresa A. Parker, 94, Remembered for Dedication to Dance and Family

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 11, 2025

Theresa A. Parker passed away on July 9. Below is the obituary.

Jose L. Quintana Remembered for Sense of Humor and Devotion to Family

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 11, 2025

Jose L. Quintana passed away on July 9. Below is the obituary.

Philip M. Boronda Sr., 74, of Homewood, passes away

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 11, 2025

Philip M. Boronda passed away on July 9. Below is the obituary.

Robert Arthur Logan (1937-2025): A Life of Service, Devotion, and Commitment

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 11, 2025

Robert Arthur Logan passed away on July 9. Below is the obituary.

MultiPlan faces antitrust lawsuit over alleged price-fixing with major insurers

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

In a significant legal development, MultiPlan, along with several major insurance companies, is facing a lawsuit filed by thousands of physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers.

Residents advised on black bear sightings in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a reminder to residents in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties following sightings of a black bear in the area.